In their first year, new employees introduced a number of innovations that are intended for Android tablets. But that’s not the end, Google still has very big plans. But also for a Pixel Slate successor? When tablets got really cool, every Android manufacturer came out with their own devices of all sizes.
But even a tablet-optimized Android version called Honeycomb and many other attempts were unsuccessful. Really good tablets were only available from Apple and the Android market crashed. Now Google has recognized that there is still something to be gained with tablets.
Google has already done more for tablets
You just have to do it right. Last year, Google surprised everyone with the entertainment space for Android tablets. This is a bit reminiscent of Google TV, but also includes books, games, etc. Later, the announcement of Android 12L, which brings some optimizations especially for devices with larger displays. It will appear in the first half of the year.
New employees should lead into a new future
Google is now desperately looking for new management positions for tablet software and is becoming quite clear in its requirements and its own vision. It says, We believe the future of computing is shifting towards more powerful and capable tablets. Google is already working on opening the next chapter soon in order to seamlessly combine all form factors. Anyone who relies on several Apple devices will already be familiar with this.
In any case, Google speaks of a great future in its job description. The positions to be filled will lead the tablet ecosystem into a new future. Internally and together with OEMs. “You will drive the long-term direction, strategy, and roadmap for Android tablets,” reads part of the job description.
Pixel tablet: hopes are dashed because there are no clear signs
And if Google is now investing significantly more in tablets, hope for new pixel tablets will of course also spread. Google should be interested in it, I think. Because you have what it takes to play at Apple level. For this year we expect a first Pixel Watch and also a foldable. You should definitely add more later.
Unfortunately, there is currently no evidence that Google is planning its own tablet. There was similarly bad news recently in the Chromebook sector. Google is just as inexperienced with tablets as it is with Chromebooks. There were various Nexus tablets and later devices like the Pixel Slate and Pixel C.